The Iwato Festival is an annual religious event of Iwato Jinja Shrine, located in the Umayose area of Imaise Town, north of Ichinomiya City.
On the first Sunday after April 19th, three beautifully decorated floats; the Daisho Float, Nakayashiki Float, and Yamanoshoji Float; take center stage with mechanized puppet performances taking place atop as well as the spectacle of young men running alongside galloping horses as a testament to their courage.
The three remaining floats are of the Inuyama three-story construction, with separated puppets. While Aichi is known for its wealth of float festivals, this one is extremely rare due to the fusion of its parade floats with the duties performed by the master of ceremonies.